Service Worker,Facilities Job Red Deer area,Olds Alberta Canada,Trades / Skilled Labor

Location: Olds

About Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Founded in 1913, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been offering high quality hands-on education for over a century. Through our core programming including continuing education, online and blended programming, we provide accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We are passionate about the Agriculture industry. Through our applied research and integrated learning, we are proud to be Canada’s Smart Agriculture College, specializing in agriculture, agrifood, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship.

We work closely with industry to advance and adapt our programming to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.

The Opportunity - Service Worker, Facilities

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement Job Classification:
Service Worker 3

The Service Worker 3, Facilities Maintenance provides comprehensive facility maintenance, repair, and operational support services for various buildings across the Olds College campus. The role is focused on maintaining safe, functional, and aesthetically sound facilities while proactively identifying hazards and delivering exceptional customer service to the campus community.

Key

Job Functions:

Facilities & Operations Support

Service Dispatches:
Respond promptly and effectively to day-to-day service calls routed through the facilities management office.

Logistics Handling:
Safely move heavy equipment or furniture across campus zones as requested by the Service Manager.

Seasonal Cleansing:
Perform operational snow and ice removal to maintain safe pedestrian pathways and campus entryways.

Supply Chain Aid:
Support daily Shipping and Receiving infrastructure workflows when facility demands necessitate manual assistance.

Maintenance & Repairs

Structural Upkeep:
Install, maintain, and repair drywall, cabinets, doors, windows, tables, planters, furniture, tile, and paint across campus structures.

Material Fabrication:
Cut, shape, fabricate, and alter materials to fit localized repair specifications.

Operational Logging:
Document all completed repairs and maintain thorough, accurate, and legible operational records.

Health & Safety Compliance

Safe Work Standards:
Execute all manual tasks, lifting, and machinery operations in strict accordance with safety best practices.

Tool Maintenance:
Securely maintain, inspect, and keep all assigned tools and heavy equipment in safe, prime operating condition.

Hazard Inspections:
Conduct regular, documented Health and Safety building walkthroughs to identify and address active hazards or required structural repairs.

Bio-Hazard Disposal:
Support waste management initiatives and safely handle, isolate, and dispose of Bio-Hazard materials exactly per strict guidelines.

Trades Assistance

Utility

Collaboration:

Work directly under the guidance of certified tradesmen to support complex electrical, plumbing, and mechanical construction.

Professionalism & Customer Care

Stakeholder Transparency:
Present a highly professional appearance and demeanor, communicating clearly with customers about work completed.

Inclusive Conduct:
Make daily operational decisions with the College's interests in mind, demonstrating inclusivity, openness, transparency, civility, and respect.

Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge

Required:

High school diploma

Active WHMIS and First Aid certifications required

Minimum of two years related work experience

Possess a valid driver’s license

Equipment operation including:
Skid Steer, Heavy Equipment Operator, Forklift, as a minimum

Apprenticeship training would be considered an asset

Carpentry skills would be considered an asset

Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrates reasoning and decision making skills

Demonstrates above average time and stress management skills

Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail

Works well in a team environment

Excellent computer literacy skills

Ability to adopt new technology and practices

Excellent customer service skills

WHMIS and First Aid required

Makes decisions with the College’s interests…